Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit

Sentara Health; USA; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and HOL

Educational assistance or student loan

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff support

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Annual discretionary bonus

Zusammenfassung

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit. This full-time night shift (12-hour shifts) runs 7 PM to 7 AM with rotating weekends and holidays.

The role includes patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN direction. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and multiple certification options (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or RN/LPN/RT/PT prospective students).

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) AND one of the listed certifications or programs.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and ambulation.
• Assist with phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG testing.
• Perform Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV removal under RN supervision.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification or CNA

NCMA/NCPCT Certification

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program

PCT/Nursing Assistant work experience

Tools

EMR

Jobbeschreibung

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit. This is a Full Time, Night Shift (12-hour shift) position. Hours: 7PM to 7AM - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.

Department Overview

The Medicine Unit is a 16-bed intermediate care med/surg mixed unit. We are looking for new or experienced candidates to join the team! The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) AND one of the following is required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, or Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Keywords

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT, #Talroo-Allied Health

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Workforce and Culture

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Hospital and Services

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Locations

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!